She had hitherto seen nothing but the successful human product from the great manufactory of Civilization.
Here was one of the failures, and, with all her quickness, she was puzzled how to deal with it.
"Pardon me for returning to the subject," pursued the captain.

"It has just occurred to my mind that you might actually have spoken in earnest.
My poor child! how can I earn the fifty pounds before the reward is offered to me?
Those handbills may not be publicly posted for a week to come.

Precious as you are to all your relatives (myself included), take my word for it, the lawyers who are managing this case will not pay fifty pounds for you if they can possibly help it.

Are you still persuaded that my needy pockets are gaping for the money?
Very good.
Button them up in spite of me with your own fair fingers.

There is a train to London at nine forty-five to-night.